Chilled Skin-On Pollock Fillets from Germany
Pollock fillets with skin intact, chilled on ice immediately after filleting for sushi-grade quality. Falls under HTS 0304.53.0025 as chilled fish meat from pollock (Gadidae family), distinct from minced or frozen products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label with exact species and processing date; FDA requires prior notice for chilled seafood imports
• Avoid vacuum packaging if it risks anaerobic bacteria; use breathable ice slurry packing instead
• Confirm no binders or agglomeration to stay out of pellet definitions under chapter notes